The VH1 Save the Music Foundation
is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality
of education in America's public schools by restoring music
programs in cities across the country, and by raising public
awareness about the importance of music participation for
our nation's youth. Since its inception, the Foundation has
generated $25 million in total support and implemented 350
public school music programs in 30 American cities, impacting
the lives of over more than 120,000 children. the Foundation's
ten-year goal is to provide $100 million of total support
to bring music participation to one million children. for
more information as well as tools and resources to support
music education visit
www.vh1.com or call 1-888-VH1-4MUSIC.

MENC: The National Association for Music
Education. With more than 70,000 members drawn from educators
and others across the nation, MENC is dedicated to advancing
music education by encouraging the study and making of music
by all. Visit
www.menc.org , or call 1-800-336-3768 for more information.

NAMM: International Music Products Association
was founded in 1901. The organization is made up of over
7000 members from around the world and represents the manufacturers
and retailers of musical products. NAMM's mission is to unify,
lead and strengthen the global music products industry and
to increase active participation in music making. For more
information about NAMM,
tour our site.

The NARAS Foundation is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to advancing music and arts education
across the country and ensuring access to America's rich cultural
legacy. A variety of programs cultivate understanding, appreciation
and advancement of the arts for all ages, from infants to
the elderly. through cultural, professional and educational
initiatives, the Foundation aims to strengthen our education
system and our culture-at-large. For more information visit
www.grammy.com
or call 1-877-GRAMMY-ED

The American Music Conference is dedicated
to promoting the benefits of music, music making and music
education to the general public through the media. For more
information, visit
www.amc-music.org

The American String Teachers Association
with the National School Orchestra Association promotes
excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing. ASTA
with NSOA's mission is important in contemporary America because
playing and teaching of string and orchestra music adds to
one's quality of life in a unique way. ASTA with NSOA pursues
its mission through offering an open sharing of ideas; providing
benefits, services and activities responsive to the needs
of over 11,000 members; developing strong state leadership
and chapters; enhancing the image and visibility of string
and orchestra teaching and playing; advocating for orchestra
and string education; and promoting an inclusive community
of orchestra and string teachers and players. For more information
visit www.astaweb.com